HAIPHONG WELCOMES UK ROYAL NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER

On Wednesday morning, the UK Royal Navy aircraft carrier HSM Enterprise landed Tan Vu port. Haiphong People’s Committee Vice chairman Nguyen Van Thanh and Mr. Gareth Ward, UK ambassador to Vietnam welcomed to the carrier’s cruises.

As the plan, UK Royal Navy aircraft carrier’s cruises will start their visit to Vietnam by the end of February 25th. This visit marked the celebration of 10-year strategic partnership establishment between Vietnam and UK.

The presentation of UK Royal Navy aircraft carrier HSM Enterprise is a good opportunity for Vietnam and UK to further their co-operation as well as strengthen professional exchanges between the two countries’ navy forces.

The UK HSM Enterprise is specialized in surveying hydrography and oceanography, contributing to ensuring safety for cruises. The vessel is 94m long with weight of 3470 tons and speed of 16.5 nautical mile per hour./.